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Today's Pointed gourd(Parval) Mandi Price — Balasore, Odisha
Jaleswar APMC · 17 September 2026
Today's Modal Price
Jaleswar APMC · 17 September 2026
Pointed gourd(Parval) Mandi Price
₹6,000
About ₹60/kg
₹5,800
₹6,100
₹75-96/kg
Today's Mandi Update
Balasore, Odisha · 11 mandis reporting
Today the price of Pointed gourd(Parval) at Jaleswar APMC mandi (Balasore, Odisha) is ₹6,000/quintal, or about ₹60/kg. Today's price ranged from ₹5,800 to ₹6,100 per quintal, ₹500 lower than yesterday. Across Odisha, Pointed gourd(Parval) is selling today from ₹2,800 (Attabira APMC) to ₹6,500 (Kamakhyanagar APMC), across 11 mandis. Over the last 30 days the average price was ₹6,025/quintal, with a high of ₹6,500 and a low of ₹5,800/quintal. This mandi price is the wholesale rate — the actual retail price is usually 25–60% higher, around ₹75–₹96/kg. All prices come from the daily bulletins of the Government of India's Agmarknet and eNAM portals and are updated every evening.
Last 30 Days Trend
Over the last 30 days, the price of Pointed gourd(Parval) at Jaleswar APMC ranged between ₹5,800–₹6,500 per quintal. It touched its monthly high on 13 September 2026. Prices have moved up and down somewhat in recent days.
Weekly Summary
Monthly Summary
Pointed gourd(Parval) Price per Kg, Quintal and Tonne
Farmers and buyers don't always think in quintals, so today's modal price of ₹6,000/quintal is converted into the quantities in which deals are usually made.
| Quantity | Today's Price |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | ₹60 |
| 5 kg | ₹300 |
| 10 kg | ₹600 |
| 20 kg (crate) | ₹1,200 |
| 50 kg | ₹3,000 |
| 1 quintal (100 kg) | ₹6,000 |
| 1 tonne (1,000 kg) | ₹60,000 |
Today's Price at Jaleswar APMC vs. the Last 30 Days
Today's modal price is ₹500/quintal lower than yesterday, and ₹25 below the 30-day average of ₹6,025/quintal. This month's highest price was ₹6,500/quintal and the lowest was ₹5,800/quintal.
Change from Yesterday
₹500 ▼
30-Day Average
₹6,025
Month's High
₹6,500
Month's Low
₹5,800
Price History for Recent Days
Below are the day-wise minimum, maximum and modal prices of Pointed gourd(Parval) for the past few days, so you can track daily price changes.
| Date | Modal Price ₹ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 September 2026 | ₹6,000 | ₹500 |
| 13 September 2026 | ₹6,500 | ₹700 |
| 4 September 2026 | ₹5,800 | — |
| 3 September 2026 | ₹5,800 | — |
Pointed gourd(Parval) Prices Across Odisha Today
Today Pointed gourd(Parval) is being sold in 11 mandis across Odisha. The highest price of ₹6,500/quintal was recorded at Kamakhyanagar APMC, Dhenkanal, and the lowest price of ₹2,800/quintal at Attabira APMC, Bargarh. The average price across reporting mandis in the state is about ₹4,186/quintal.
Full Mandi List for Odisha
Filter and view the full list →All prices are in ₹ per quintal
| Crop | Mandi (APMC) | Modal Price ₹ | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Godbhaga APMC | ₹2,800 | — |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Pandkital APMC | ₹4,000 | — |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Bolangir APMC | ₹4,100 | — |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Khariar APMC | ₹6,000 | — |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Kendrapara APMC | ₹6,000 | — |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Deogarh APMC | ₹4,900 | — |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Betnoti APMC | ₹4,000 | — |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Tusura APMC | ₹4,100 | — |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Hindol APMC | ₹4,200 | — |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Betnoti APMC | ₹4,000 | — |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Attabira APMC | ₹3,100 | — |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Hindol APMC | ₹4,200 | — |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Angul APMC | ₹4,500 | — |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Betnoti APMC | ₹4,000 | — |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Bhawanipatna APMC | ₹2,900 | — |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Dhenkanal APMC | ₹6,500 | — |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Banki APMC | ₹4,500 | — |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Kendupatna(Niali) APMC | ₹3,500 | — |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Rayagada(Muniguda) APMC | ₹6,900 | — |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Betnoti APMC | ₹4,000 | — |
Wholesale vs. Retail: The Real Price of Pointed gourd(Parval) in Balasore
This price of ₹60/kg is the mandi's wholesale modal price — the rate at which most deals happened in the mandi. It is not the price you pay at a vegetable market, grocery shop or quick-commerce app.
On its way from the mandi to your home, produce usually passes through a commission agent, a wholesaler and a retailer, with margins, loading, packing, transport and 8–15% wastage added at each stage. As a general rule, retail prices run 25–60% above the mandi modal price. So at today's ₹60/kg, the retail price in Balasore is expected to be about ₹75–₹96/kg, and it can be even higher on quick-commerce apps.
If you are a bulk buyer — a hotel, canteen, food processor or FPO — the mandi price is your starting point for negotiation, not your final cost.
Main Factors Behind Pointed gourd(Parval) Price Changes
1. Arrivals (supply)
Prices soften when arrivals are high, and climb quickly as soon as arrivals drop.
2. Weather and crop cycle
When rain or a heatwave suddenly cuts arrivals, prices jump sharply.
3. Quality and grade
A-grade, uniformly sized Pointed gourd(Parval) can fetch a much higher price than a mixed lot.
4. Transport and fuel costs
Diesel prices and distance to the mandi directly affect a truck's landed cost and the final price.
5. Demand nearby
When demand rises in neighbouring cities and mandis, local prices get pulled up too.
6. No MSP cover
Pointed gourd(Parval) is not covered by the Minimum Support Price (MSP), so its price is set entirely by mandi supply and demand — a big reason why daily mandi data matters for this crop.
Seasonal Price Pattern for Pointed gourd(Parval)
Based on the typical crop-cycle trend — expect some variation each year
Prices highest
Low-arrival months
Prices softest
Main arrival season
Prices mainly depend on that day's arrivals at the mandi, demand and the weather — prices soften when arrivals rise and firm up when they fall.
Farmer's Net Realisation Calculator
Estimate the money you take home from the mandi price
Adjust Your Costs
The mandi price is a gross price. The amount the farmer takes home after commission, market fee, loading, packing and transport is shown below.
Estimated Take-Home Amount
₹55,600
Net per Quintal
₹5,560
Total Deductions
₹4,400
7% of gross
Gross Value
₹60,000
Quantity
10 quintal
Full Deduction Breakdown
Deduction rates are estimates and vary by mandi, crop and season. Confirm the exact market fee and HRDF with your state agricultural marketing board and commission agent.
Pointed gourd(Parval) Price Difference by Grade
On Agmarknet most deals are recorded under the general variety ("Other"), which hides the real difference at the gate. In practice, uniformly sized, fresh A-grade produce fetches more than the modal price, while mixed, old or blemished produce sells for less. Sorting and grading before the auction is the cheapest way to move up the day's price range.
| Grade / Variety | Difference from Modal Price |
|---|---|
| A-grade | +₹200 to +₹500 |
| Standard / Other | Around the modal price |
| Desi / local variety | −₹100 to −₹300 |
| B-grade / mixed | −₹300 to −₹600 |
About Jaleswar APMC Mandi
- Mandi
- Jaleswar APMC
- Regulator
- State Agricultural Marketing Board
- District
- Balasore
- State
- Odisha
- Usual Auction Hours
- Early morning, usually 6:00–11:00 am
Other mandis in Balasore: Nilagiri APMC
How to Sell Pointed gourd(Parval) at Jaleswar APMC
- 1Reach the mandi before the auction starts and unload your produce.
- 2Arrange the produce by grade at the assigned platform spot.
- 3Register your lot with a licensed commission agent (arhtiya).
- 4Take part in the open auction and try to get the best price.
- 5Always collect the sale slip (parchi) showing weight, price and deductions.
Payment is settled through the commission agent. Carry ID and, if needed, land/produce documents, and check whether an eNAM electronic auction is running — it often brings in more buyers.
Today's Prices of Other Crops at Jaleswar APMC
Also check today's prices of the other crops sold at this mandi.
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Data Source and Update Frequency
The mandi prices on this page come from the Government of India's Agmarknet (Directorate of Marketing and Inspection) and eNAM portals. Prices are updated on working days, usually between 6 and 10 pm after mandis report the day's auctions. No new data is recorded on public holidays or days with no trading at the mandi — gaps in the history table are non-trading days, not missing data. All prices are indicative wholesale prices; always confirm the price with the mandi before making a deal.